What if gratitude is more than just saying "thank you"? In this episode of (un)conversations®, Dr. Alison Schmidt sits down with Linda Roszak Burton, President of DRW Coaching and author of Gratitude Heals, to explore the transformational power of gratitude in leadership, grief, and organizational culture.

Linda shares her deeply personal journey through losing her sister to breast cancer, and how that profound loss led her to discover the science behind gratitude as "the deepest touch point of human existence." Through her three (UN)words — Unaware, Unspoken, and Underutilized — Linda reveals how leaders can move beyond surface-level appreciation to build psychological safety, strengthen retention, and create genuine human connection in the workplace.

Key Takeaways From This Episode:• How to transition from surface-level appreciation to deep gratitude.• Practical, no-cost leadership strategies like "thanking invisible people."• Using gratitude to cultivate psychological safety so teams can speak difficult truths.• Reframing Imposter Syndrome and navigating leadership through times of grief.

📢 ATTENTION FEMALE EXECUTIVES: Linda is currently interviewing female leaders to gain their perspectives on their health and well-being journeys. Reach out via her links below to participate!

Connect with our Host, Dr. Alison Schmidt:

• Website: ⁠https://www.unconventionllc.com/messageus⁠

• LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-l-schmidt-phd-bcc/⁠

• Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dralisonschmidt/⁠

Connect with our Guest, Linda Roszak Burton:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaroszakburton/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lroszakburton/

• Read "Gratitude Heals®": https://a.co/d/0giuzlSE